The students in Year 7,8,9 classes had a fun and productive week. Here are some highlights from the week’s learning.
In English, we continued our novel study of Holes by Louis Sachar. The students spent time creating a detailed character profile of the Warden. Building on this, they then explored the question “How does Louis Sachar present the Warden as powerful and dangerous in this scene?” Using the P.E.E. (Point, Evidence, Explanation) technique, students developed thoughtful written responses. Following this, they examined the harsh conditions of Camp Green Lake, making notes which they later used to create scripts and short videos highlighting the horrors of life at the camp.
This week in maths, we explored function machines and how they help us understand number operations. The students learnt how to find outputs from given inputs and then worked backwards using inverse operations to find the missing inputs. We also began using diagrams and letters to represent operations, helping us to see patterns and generalise ideas. By the end of the week, the class was even able to identify the function of a machine when given a simple expression, a great step towards early algebraic thinking!
In IMYC, we concluded our Brainwave unit. To finish, the students designed their own personalised Mindfulness Toolkits, reflecting on what they had learned and tailoring their strategies to support their own wellbeing. They also answered a set of reflection questions to consolidate their learning from the unit.
Year 7 Maths
This week in maths, we explored function machines and how they help us understand number operations. The students learnt how to find outputs from given inputs and then worked backwards using inverse operations to find the missing inputs. We also began using diagrams and letters to represent operations, helping us to see patterns and generalise ideas. By the end of the week, the class was even able to identify the function of a machine when given a simple expression, a great step towards early algebraic thinking!
- Our next end-of-unit assessment should be on Wednesday 24th September
- Everyone did very well on the first end-of-unit assessment
- 2 out of 3 homework assignments were handled in on time this week
Year 8 Maths
This week, students continued working through Unit 1 and successfully covered the following topics:
- Aut.1.9 – Understanding π as a ratio
- Aut.1.10 (Higher) – Understanding gradient as a ratio
- Multiplicative change
- Aut.2.1 – Solving problems involving direct proportion
- Aut.2.2 – Exploring conversion graphs
All these topics have now been completed and reviewed. A Unit 1 test has been set and given to students to check their understanding of the material.
Students showed good progress in recognizing key mathematical relationships and applying them to problem-solving.
Year 9 Maths
This week, students covered the following topics:
- Aut.1.9 – Model real-life graphs involving inverse proportion
- Aut.1.10 – Explore perpendicular lines
- Assessment Test – Unit 1 assessment was conducted to consolidate learning.
- Aut.2.1 – One and two-step equations and inequalities
- Aut.2.2 – Equations and inequalities with brackets
Students are steadily building confidence in handling equations and graph concepts, while also strengthening their problem-solving skills through the assessment.
